Mastering the SAT Writing Test: An In-Depth Writing Workout

Is the dreaded SAT Writing Test weighing heavily on your mind?

Get in shape to tackle it with this in-depth writing workout.

In comfortable CliffsNotes? style, you'll get the information you need to improve your score—fast!

Part I: Introduction
* An overview of the new SAT exam
* An overview of the Writing Test, including the essay and multiple-choice questions
* A diagnostic test

Part II: The Essay and Verbal Review
* Essay writing skills, from topic sentences to conclusions
* Rules to review and remember
* Sample essays with critiques on why they are good and how they could be better
* Review of grammar and usage you need to know
* Practice with multiple-choice questions
* Practice writing essays

Part III: Practice Exams
* Four full-length practice tests with complete answers and explanations
* Two model essay responses per test, each with suggested scoring and detailed analysis

Is the dreaded SAT Writing Test weighing heavily on your mind?

Get in shape to tackle it with this in-depth writing workout.

In comfortable CliffsNotes® style, you'll get the information you need to improve your score—fast!

Part I: Introduction

• An overview of the new SAT exam
• An overview of the Writing Test, including the essay and multiple-choice questions
• A diagnostic test

Part II: The Essay and Verbal Review

• Essay writing skills, from topic sentences to conclusions
• Rules to review and remember
• Sample essays with critiques on why they are good and how they could be better
• Review of grammar and usage you need to know
• Practice with multiple-choice questions
• Practice writing essays

Part III: Practice Exams

• Four full-length practice tests with complete answers and explanations
• Two model essay responses per test, each with suggested scoring and detailed analysis

DENISE PIVARNIK-NOVA teaches College Preparation and Advanced Placement English. She has served as an Item Writer for the SAT and ACT; she is an independent consultant for the College Board as well as a Reader of the Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Exam.